Description
Cheesy Stuffed Beef Meatloaf Bites deliver a hearty, bite‑size comfort food that combines seasoned ground beef, aromatic garlic and onion, fresh parsley, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, all wrapped around a molten cheese core. Baked to a golden‑brown finish, each bite offers a crisp exterior and a gooey, cheesy center, perfect for quick weeknight meals, lunchbox snacks, or party appetizers. This easy, freezer‑friendly recipe yields four servings and packs a satisfying flavor punch that kid
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1⅓ tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 8 oz cheese (cut into ½‑inch cubes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, onion, parsley, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper; mix gently.
- Form bite‑size balls, inserting a cheese cube into the center of each.
- Place bites on a parchment‑lined baking sheet.
- Bake 20‑25 minutes until golden‑brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Drizzle with ketchup and mustard; serve hot or store.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce to the meat mixture. Bites freeze well
- reheat in a 350°F oven for 12‑15 minutes or microwave briefly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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